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Do you have workers on your farm that would benefit from practical training? Do you want to improve your skills and make yourself more desirable as an employee? Potential apprentices and employers are invited to attend a DPT1 Information open house. Dr. John Dick will provide a short presentation on the technical training program followed by [...]
Find out moreLast Day of Pregnancy and The First Day of Life! The day of freshening is a big event for both the cow and the calf. There are lots of little details to help the cow or heifer start out well on her lactation and help the calf start out well in life. This seminar will discuss [...]
Find out moreManaging cases of mastitis that aren't bad enough that the cow is sick. Mastitis is the most common reason that cows are treated with antibiotics. Treating can be costly beyond the price of the mastitis tube, like the cost of holding milk out of the tank. This seminar will focus on making decisions like if and [...]
Find out moreAll grade 10 & 11 students who are employed on a dairy farm, their parents, employers, and other potential DPT1 apprentices are invited to a BBQ and DPT1 information session. Dairy farmers are also invited to learn and provide feedback on the technical training program. We are in the 9th year of the program and welcome [...]
Find out moreYou are invited to a short presentation on the DairyPro BC program. This apprenticeship training covers a wide variety of practical dairy topics in a short, 4-week time frame. We invite you to learn about the program and provide feedback on how it can be improved. As a BC trade, apprentices are eligible for a $1,000 [...]
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